Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to lead design efforts for new, upgraded, and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction support, and energization through startup.

The role involves developing electrical, civil, and communications design studies, drawings, and specifications, and coordinating with clients and staff to meet schedules. A BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years' experience is required; a PE license is preferred; occasional

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering required; 6+ years project/design experience.
• PE license preferred; strong communication and planning skills.
• Experience in utility or merchant power industry is a plus.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design substations at concept, preliminary and detailed levels.
• Procurement of materials and coordination with construction and commissioning.
• Support project management, QA and mentoring of design staff.
• Coordinate with discipline groups and clients to meet schedules.

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Organization and Planning

Teamwork / Collaboration

Quality and Accuracy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ECI has an opening for a Project Engineer. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications. A Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in the planning and execution of best-in-class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of design engineers, designers, drafters and support staff. Project Engineers coordinate the completion of specialized tasks with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, and Project Management/Controls.

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years' project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A PE license is preferred. The successful applicant must have an advanced knowledge of power engineering principals, be expert regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools, possess basic project management execution skills, and have the ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team. Experience in utility or merchant power industry a plus. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.